Head, Human Resources at a Major Downstream Oil and Gas Company - JEV Consulting

JEV Consulting - Our client, one of the major players in the downstream oil and gas sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Human Resources

Location: Ogbaku, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• They require a Head, Human Resources, for immediate employment.
• The preferred candidate should be based in Owerri, Imo state or willing to relocate (Accommodation may be provided).

Position Overview

• The Head of HR will be responsible for establishing and leading the Human Resources department in a fast-growing filling station operation. This role requires a proactive professional who will design, implement, and manage HR policies, processes, and programs that support employee performance, compliance, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities
HR Department Setup:

• Design the HR department structure and processes from scratch.
• Develop HR policies and ensure alignment with labor laws and company culture.
• Set up employee documentation systems and databases.

Recruitment & Staffing:

• Define staffing needs per department.
• Lead recruitment and selection processes for all staff categories (pump attendants to senior staff).
• Design job descriptions and role expectations.

Staff Onboarding & Training:

• Develop structured onboarding and induction programs.
• Identify training needs and implement regular training and retraining.
• Establish SOPs and compliance training for operational roles.

Performance Management:

• Create a performance appraisal framework tailored to the company’s structure.
• Lead the implementation of KPIs, performance reviews, and improvement plans.

Employee Relations & Welfare:

• Promote a culture of engagement, respect, and accountability.
• Handle conflict resolution, grievance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Implement staff welfare programs and communication channels.

Payroll & Compliance:

• Coordinate with Accounts for salary and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (Pension, NSITF, ITF, NHF, etc.).
• Maintain updated employee records and HR audit trails.

Health, Safety & Operational HR:

• Support HSE compliance and incident reporting processes.
• Design shift schedules and workforce rotation policies.
• Support fleet/driver personnel management if applicable.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Admin, or related field (Master’s or CIPM certification preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in blue-collar environments or retail/logistics/oil & gas sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Presentation software and basic HR software.

Remuneration
Competitive commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.